2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · S557 EEL
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 238,915 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S557 EEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/11/2025
- 238,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S557 EEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (S557 EEL) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S557 EEL Mileage History
- 26/10/2023235,265 mi
- 26/10/2023235,273 mi+8 mi
- 01/11/2024238,548 mi+3,275 mi
- 01/11/2024238,565 mi+17 mi
- 04/11/2025238,915 mi+350 mi
Average of roughly 1,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear SAM / Water Ingress FaultsModerate
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